| Commited |
Hey,
Long time since I've posted, but after such a great experience with the t-amp, the DIY upgrade bug has bitten again!
I've decided to buy the Monica 2 DAC from DIY Paradise to mate to my Arcam 7SE. From listening to my fathers Derek Shek NOS Dac v2, I can tell that it's going to be a good upgrade, and hopefully should be even better than the NOS Dac from what I read.
As I listen to a combination of mp3s and CDs, I would like to use this DAC with both computer and CD sources. As the computer is an optical SPDIF output, I'll be using a converter:http://www.audioshowcase.com/specs/10tp-08200.htm . Are there any known problems with this converter? Will it mess with the sound much?
Rather than continually change sources, I was wondering if there was any such thing as a Co-axial switch, or if there are simple schematics so that I could build one myself (easier the better!). Ideally I'd like to have the switch in the box with the DAC.
So - is this a crazy idea or might it work?
Cheers
Mark
P.S - I hear that the Monica 2 lowers the CDP output level a bit - will this be an issue with the t-amp, as it isnt exactly the loudest amp in the world! |
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| Commited |
No one?
Can I just usea simple switch? |
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| rfbrw |
| quote: | Originally posted by Commited
No one?
Can I just usea simple switch? |
You can use a simple switch, see the Pass D1 schematic on the Pass Labs site, or for something a little more complicated, below is the input selection circuitry of the Stax Talent dac. |
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| Magsy |
I bought that very same optical>coax dongle in Maplin for 15 quid :) Go there and get it!
It seems to work fine with my PD NOS Dac, haven't tested quality back to back but nothing stood out as being wrong. |
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| Commited |
| Thanks magsy! I'll be ordering it from ebay for about £15 incl Delivery (Irelands maplins sucks). |
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